NDLEA arrests suspected Mexican drug kingpin, uncovers meth lab in Ebonyi
The NDLEA said the investigation began with the arrest of three Mexican nationals and seven Nigerians at a forest hideout in Ogun State on 16 May.
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Friday Sermon: Nigeria is bigger and greater than any politician!, By Murtadha Gusau
In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise belongs to Allah, the Owner of absolute Dominion. He gives power to whom He wills, and He strips power from whom He wills. He exalts whom He wills, and He abases whom He wills. In His Hand is all good. Dear se...
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BREAKING: NGX market cap adds N140.55 billion to hit N165.11 trillion all-time high
Equity trading on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed the final trading session of the week on Friday, October 30, 2026, on a peak note, with total equities market capitalisation rising to N165.114 trillion. The post BREAKING: NGX market cap adds N140.55 billion to hit N16...
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FG Launches ₦50,000 Monthly Cash Relief For Vulnerable Nigerians
The Federal Government has commenced a monthly cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising living costs. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, announced this in a statement issued on Friday in...
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Sowore, Ekiti police give conflicting accounts of alleged attack on AAC presidential candidate
While Mr Sowore described the incident as an attack on his team, the Ekiti State Police said it was as a result of an altercation with another group. The post Sowore, Ekiti police give conflicting accounts of alleged attack on AAC presidential candidate appeared first on Premium ...
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Ex-PDP spokesperson canvasses stiffer penalties for fake drugs, adulterated goods producers
Olisa Metuh recommended longer prison sentences and asset forfeiture for anyone convicted of producing or distributing counterfeit products. The post Ex-PDP spokesperson canvasses stiffer penalties for fake drugs, adulterated goods producers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri...
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes, Barau FC extend unbeaten runs after goalless draw
Niger Tornadoes extended their unbeaten streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, following a 0-0 home draw against Barau FC on Friday. The Ikon Allah Boys are now unbeaten in their last five league games, with three wins and two draws. Barau FC also extended their unb...
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OPay raises $304m in US IPO, valued at $4bn
SoftBank-backed Nigerian fintech company OPay has raised $304 million in its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, securing a valuation of approximately $4 billion as it seeks to expand its presence in the growing digital financial services market. The fintech firm,...
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Rev360: Reimagining tax administration for a digital Nigeria, By Emmanuel Jonathan
Since its go-live on 30th April, 2026, Rev360 has marked an important milestone in the Service’s transition towards a more integrated, intelligent and taxpayer-centric system The post Rev360: Reimagining tax administration for a digital Nigeria, By Emmanuel Jonathan appeared firs...
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'Please forgive me' - Moment Abia guber candidate Doris Ogala kneels, begs judge
There was mild drama at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday when an actress and Abia State governorship candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Doris Ogala, broke down in tears and knelt before the judge to beg for forgiveness. Ogala appealed to Justice Akintayo Aluko,...
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2027: Election advocacy groups call for independent scrutiny of electoral records
Two election advocacy groups, MundX Analytics and Actizens Social Impact Foundation, ASIF, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Nigerians to critically examine reported discrepancies in the voters' register and previously declared election resul...
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‘Daddy loves you specially,’ — D’banj remembers late son eight years after death
By Wasiu Rokibat Nigerian music star Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has paid an emotional tribute to his late son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, eight years after his tragic death. The singer took to his Instagram page to remember the toddler, fondly known as Daniel D...
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How Young Nigerians Are Building Businesses Before They Raise Money
“Zero-capital business” is a loose description. Mobile data, transport, electricity, and time all cost money, and no national dataset shows how many Nigerian firms literally started from nothing. The clearer trend is different: more young people are trying to make a first sale be...